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http://delgazette.com/section/OPINIONTue, 31 Mar 2015 14:20:06 EST1800The smart answer to McConnellhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152632419/The-smart-answer-to-McConnell
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell does not like the EPA's approach to limiting carbon emissions. He would like the states, which have been tasked with developing low-carbon development strategies, under the Clean Power Plan, not to...Tue, 31 Mar 2015 05:11:02 EST‘It’s not the scientists who are suckers’http://delgazette.com/news/letters/152632331/Its-not-the-scientists-who-are-suckers
To the editor:In his Gazette letter of March 24 (“Laws of nature here long before man”), Stefan Schemine asks me among others to answer some questions. I am happy to do so.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 05:01:03 ESTThumbs up to ‘Great Decisions’ serieshttp://delgazette.com/news/editorial/152600006/Thumbs-up-to-Great-Decisions-series
Here are this week's “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” selections:Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:36:05 ESTHercules, Hydra and the crabhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152581786/Hercules-Hydra-and-the-crab
Cancer, the Crab, is one of those constellations that would have been very familiar to people just a few decades ago but is very difficult to see these days. Cancer is important because it is one of the zodiacal constellations. As the sun seems to...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:31:03 ESTGloria’s matrimonial memories serves up Amish wedding saladhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152609213/Glorias-matrimonial-memories-serves-up-Amish-wedding-salad
Dear friends both far and wide:Would you join me for a moment as I step back several years and relive some of the most treasured memories of my life?Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:31:05 ESTResponse to campus rape sadly lackinghttp://delgazette.com/news/editorial/152598040/Response-to-campus-rape-sadly-lacking
The most common violent crime on many college campuses today is sexual assault.The scope of the problem can include everything from stalking to unwanted advances to rape — often at the hands of an acquaintance.Sat, 28 Mar 2015 05:46:03 ESTDogs, dancing planned at library next weekhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152560684/Dogs-dancing-planned-at-library-next-week
Delaware County District Library is going to the dogs next week, as children's programming focuses on some interesting and entertaining doggy activities.Sat, 28 Mar 2015 03:46:03 ESTWhen we trade, we prosperhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152577669/When-we-trade-we-prosper
Ohio's not just known for the Buckeyes. Our great state also has a reputation for manufacturing top products.Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:31:03 EST‘I do not accept the circular logic …’http://delgazette.com/news/letters/152552409/I-do-not-accept-the-circular-logic
To the editor:Fri, 27 Mar 2015 04:21:05 ESTCharter schools must be held accountablehttp://delgazette.com/news/editorial/152577158/Charter-schools-must-be-held-accountable
There are few issues more important than the education of our children. In public schools across Delaware County, the transparency required by law helps parents, concerned citizens and taxpayers in general know and track how funds are...Fri, 27 Mar 2015 02:11:02 ESTCheers, jeers and tearshttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152400326/Cheers-jeers-and-tears
Palm Sunday is an enigma. I'm puzzled by that day's jubilation – when we know that the tragedy of the cross will soon follow. I find it difficult to get caught up in Palm Sunday's version of a ticker tape parade when I remember...Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:41:06 ESTThis column pleads the fifthhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion-opinion_columns/152574890/This-column-pleads-the-fifth
No person … shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself…Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:36:05 ESTCompassion needed for ‘other’ March Madnesshttp://delgazette.com/news/letters/152552041/Compassion-needed-for-other-March-Madness
To the editor:Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:36:04 ESTTragedy overshadows happy eventshttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion-opinion_columns/152554540/Tragedy-overshadows-happy-events
A plane crash is a horrific event. The Germanwings Flight 9525 disaster earlier this week is beyond comprehension.Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:16:01 ESTSWCD has two events planned for Aprilhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152552437/SWCD-has-two-events-planned-for-April
When you think about farmland in Delaware County, you typically think about corn and soybeans, right? The maps from the Ohio Agriculture Statistics indicate that the grassland acres in Delaware County rank between soybean and corn acres –...Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:11:05 ESTLaws of nature here long before manhttp://delgazette.com/news/letters/152375688/Laws-of-nature-here-long-before-man
To the editor:Tue, 24 Mar 2015 04:11:01 ESTWe all must be more vigilanthttp://delgazette.com/news/editorial/152507120/We-all-must-be-more-vigilant
The unimaginable has struck the Olentangy Local School District, and specifically Arrowhead Elementary School. A third-grade school teacher stands accused of rape and gross sexual imposition in incidents involving young girls, ages 8 and...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 01:21:04 ESTThe Kingdom of Heavenhttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152448672/The-Kingdom-of-Heaven
It looked bad that Friday evening as we drove up Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii to observe the real sky at night. The daytime sky was overcast. No stars tonight. And it got worse. Fog. Geesh. The fog got thicker and thicker until we burst...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 01:31:03 ESTHope and resiliency in Delaware Countyhttp://delgazette.com/news/editorial/152471951/Hope-and-resiliency-in-Delaware-County
Even in small communities, law enforcement officers encounter the “dark heart of man” as they perform their duties. Most people fortunately never encounter the most harsh reality of evil, but it does exist. Cops and deputies can confirm it...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 01:16:01 ESTWinter is for the birdshttp://delgazette.com/news/opinion_columns/152478082/Winter-is-for-the-birds
Winter gave us some great late-season fun. Overall, our winter was certainly much milder than a year ago. Daughter Julia had been waiting all winter for a bunch of snow to go sledding and build a snowman, but she had to wait until the end of...Sun, 22 Mar 2015 14:01:01 EST